Let's talk briefly about borrowing $200 because, quite frankly, sometimes you need the money now and can not afford to wait. So, what are the sources of $200 that you can turn to? Let's go over the top ones.

FriendsYes, many a good friendship has been ruined by money but if you have good friends and are sensitive to their feelings, you may be able to borrow $200 without losing a friend. The trick is to prioritize paying the money back. Do not make any unnecessary purchases until you have paid back the money. This means do not go out to dinner, do not buy new clothing, nothing that is not needed. Doing so might come off to your friend as being uncaring about the debt.

FamilyVery similar to borrowing from friends but family may give you a little more leeway. Still, you should make it a priority to pay the money back in a timely fashion. Avoid making extravagant purchases until the money is paid back to your family member.

Payday LoansYes, not the best solution but if you have no other place to turn, this might be the way to go. The good thing about payday loans is that they fund quickly and you can generally apply for a loan online. As an example, this Dallas payday loan lender has an online application. Be sure to be careful with this type of loan though. They have high fees and you can easily become trapped in a debt cycle.

Employer LoansYour employer may be able to help you find $200 as well. Many, especially small companies, may be able to advance you money on your paycheck. It is of no risk to your employer because it would be money that you have already earned. Be sure to not use this option often and have a good reason for needing the money. You do not want to seem unreliable.

Credit CardsA new credit card might be just the thing to get $200 if you have decent credit. In addition, if you pay off the card when you get the bill, there will be no charges or interest. Check out Capital One as they often have some good deals on credit cards and will approve those with a little worse credit for unsecured cards.

These are a few of the easier ways to borrow $200. If you need money in a hurry, one of these options might be for you. Of course, if you can wait a bit we suggest you try to earn your money instead of going into debt.

Today, I will give you a method to make some extra money by flipping garage sale items. Need $200? You will have no problem making that much money with this method if you hustle a bit. Ready to get started? Here we go.You see garage sales every weekend with signs on every corner. People have garage sales for two reasons. They want to make extra money and they want to clear junk out of their home. You want to go after the people who are just looking to clear out their junk the most. These folks will cut items loose for a fraction of the cost. For the best deals, hit the garage sales towards the end, when they are looking to close down for the day. They will be far more likely to make deals and let you save money by buying in bulk. Here are some things to look for.

1. Books, CD's, DVD's & RecordsBuy in bulk and pay no more than a quarter a piece for these, at the most. You should be able to buy a whole box of this stuff for just a few dollars. Once you have your cheap score, take it over to Half Price Books or another book reseller. In most cases, you can at least double your money by selling the garage sale books to them. 2. Clothing & ShoesIf you know your designer labels, you can make some nice money reselling clothes and shoes. Offer to buy a lot of items in bulk and then take it to a resale shop such as Platos Closet. They only want the designer stuff, so you need to know your product to make money with clothing. 3. FurnitureAt the end of the day, the last thing people want to do is drag furniture that did not sell into their home. They may have wanted $100 for that couch but now they will take a ten spot to see it disappear. Now all that you have to do is take it home and list it on craigslist. Couches in the $100 range will sell in a day or less. For even better results, you can clean the stuff up with a $4 can of foam auto upholstery cleaner from the auto store. 4. CollectiblesPeople often have no idea what they have in their possession. Look for figurines in good condition, unique salt and pepper shakers, etc. These can be sold on EBAY for some good money if you have a good eye. 5. Old Video GamesSome of those old game systems will sell very well on EBAY. This is especially true of things like first generation Nintendo games and systems.

This really just scratches the surface of what you can do with garage sales if you use your imagination. Buy low and sell high, it is such a basic strategy in business and one that anybody can put to use. Good luck and go get your $200..............or more.

Welcome to my new blog. This blog will do something unique and hopefully something helpful. It will help people just like you find free ways to make $200 now. Earn money in a variety of ways quickly with the methods that I outline. So, if you are struggling to make a couple of c notes, this blog is for you. Enjoy.